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We can't say enough wonderful things about our stay at The Cactuspad while on Santa Cruz. Why stay in a hotel when you can have a whole house to yourself and still feel like you don't have to lift a finger? While the house was more than we needed for just the two of us, it was beautifully kept, relaxing, and a short walk from the main part of town. Paul the owner took care of most of our tour arrangements during our stay, and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. I could not recommend The Cactuspad enough to anyone looking to spend time in the Galapagos - it only made our trip of a lifetime even better!!

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We had a wonderful stay in the Galapagos, in large part due to the fact that we stayed at this property. It was a short walk to town, so everything was accessible. The house was tucked away for peaceful downtime between tours with all of the comforts of home - and hammocks, too.

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Liked best:private, quiet location

Travelling group:With Friends

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I am so very pleased we chose to stay here. Firstly, the house is larger than it appears in the photos. It is in a residential neighborhood about a 5 minute walk to Ave. Charles Darwin, but it is nice to be away from the noise and crowds. If you don't like to walk, taxis are everywhere and cheap. I can't imagine ever having to wait more than 60 seconds to grab a cab within this town. The house has all the needed comforts of home, except for air conditioning and laundry. In addition to 3 comfortable bedrooms, was a kitchen and dining area and a spacious living room. A couple of outdoor porches were a treat, and the surrounding wall and gardens lent a definite air of privacy and security. We were able to walk everywhere in town from this location, yet were far enough away from the hustle and bustle. The staff cleans the house on a daily basis, and is available for laundry and shopping should you desire (there may be an extra charge) . We were able to arrange day trips from here to all of the usual sites, and we found this far preferable to staying on a cruise boat for our vacation. The vacation exceeded all of our expectations.

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Travelling group:With Friends

Your age range50-64

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I stayed in the Cactus Pad with my family for 5 days. Our plane was delayed but Maria, the caretaker still met us at the house upon our arrival. The home was clean and quiet. We were about a 10 minute walk to town and close to the Darwin Center. I have vacation rentals of my own and am particular when staying in others as not all owners keep their homes clean and in good repair. This home is well cared for. We had a great visit there and recommend this home to others.

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Travelling group:Extended Family

Your age range50-64

Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?
Yes.

Recommended for:

Friends getaway

A romantic getaway

People with disabilities

Older travelers

Families with young children

Families with teenagers

Tourists

Was this review helpful? Yes

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC